Jodi Huffman
New Lebanon,OH
Summary
Results-driven Cheerleading Coach with a hands-on approach to improving team performance while also supporting the academic progress of every student. Excellent planner, problem-solver and relationship-builder.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Dixie Middle School
01.2022 - Current
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Head Cheerleading Coach
Dixie High School
11.2021 - 09.2024
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Coordinated with parents, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Coordinated with other coaches to improve performance of both middle and high school cheerleaders.
- Tracked expenses and reported on all team activities.
- Collaborated with coaches and school administrators to coordinate pep rallies and other events.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Checked squad member uniform, attitude and form before all events.
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events and tournaments.
- Facilitated team building activities to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Volunteer
The Ridge Church
09.2007 - 11.2014
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Managing Cosmetologist
Borics Haircare, Regis Corporation
01.2000 - 05.2007
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style, and technique.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
Allstar Cheer Coach
Cheer Star Panthers
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Coordinated with parents and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Prepared cheerleaders for competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
Allstar Cheer Coach
Dayton Academy Wildcats
06.1999 - 12.2002
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, tracked expenses, and reported on all team activities.
- Checked squad member uniform, attitude and form before all events.
Education
No Degree - Bachelor of Arts, Special Education
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT07-2027
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHNo Degree - Cosmetology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH05-1999
Skills
- Enrichment activities
- Instructional strategies
- Educational support
- Reporting requirements
- Student needs support
- Behavioral support
- Activity planning
- Special education
- Relationship Building
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Adaptability and Dependability
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Dixie Middle School
01.2022 - Current
Head Cheerleading Coach
Dixie High School
11.2021 - 09.2024
Volunteer
The Ridge Church
09.2007 - 11.2014
Allstar Cheer Coach
Cheer Star Panthers
01.2003 - 12.2004
Managing Cosmetologist
Borics Haircare, Regis Corporation
01.2000 - 05.2007
Allstar Cheer Coach
Dayton Academy Wildcats
06.1999 - 12.2002
No Degree - Bachelor of Arts, Special Education
Western Governors University
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Sinclair Community College
No Degree - Cosmetology
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
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